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From Dentist to Mom: What I Learned About Oral Health During Pregnancy

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From Dentist to Mom: What I Learned About Oral Health During Pregnancy

Naples dentist Nicole Ricart, DDS, shares what her first pregnancy taught her about oral health, from bleeding gums to morning sickness, and why skipping the dentist isn’t the answer.

2026 Hanukkah Events in Collier and Lee Counties

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2026 Hanukkah Events in Collier and Lee Counties

Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, Dec. 4, and runs through nightfall on Saturday, Dec. 12. Across Southwest Florida,...

Where to See Santa in Collier and Lee Counties (2025)

Holidays

Where to See Santa in Collier and Lee Counties (2025)

Where to see Santa in Collier and Lee counties in 2026, including free Santa photos, breakfasts with Santa, and a sensory-friendly visit.

Where to Find Family Holiday Fun in SWFL

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Where to Find Family Holiday Fun in SWFL

Your 2026 guide to family holiday events in Collier and Lee counties, with top picks for lights, parades, Hanukkah celebrations, and boat parades.

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Family Fun Where to Find Family Holiday Fun in SWFL

Where to Find Family Holiday Fun in SWFL

Your 2026 guide to family holiday events in Collier and Lee counties, with top picks for lights, parades, Hanukkah celebrations, and boat parades.

Southwest Florida News Southwest Florida Family Brings Home Eight National Awards

Southwest Florida Family Brings Home Eight National Awards

Southwest Florida Family won eight national awards, including four Golds, at the 2026 Parenting Media Association awards. See the winning stories on Florida’s EKG law, kindergarten, hidden gems and more.

Holidays Veterans Day Deals and Meals in Southwest Florida 2026

Veterans Day Deals and Meals in Southwest Florida 2026

Veterans and active-duty military in Naples, Fort Myers and Cape Coral can enjoy free meals, a free Pure Florida cruise, free admission to Naples Botanical Garden and fee-free national parks this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Holidays 2026 Fall Festivals and Halloween Events In Collier & Lee Counties

2026 Fall Festivals and Halloween Events In Collier & Lee Counties

Head out for family fun to any of these festivals, pumpkin patches, trunk or treats, and haunted houses across Naples, Fort Myers, and beyond.

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Family Fun Where to Find Family Holiday Fun in SWFL

Where to Find Family Holiday Fun in SWFL

Your 2026 guide to family holiday events in Collier and Lee counties, with top picks for lights, parades, Hanukkah celebrations, and boat parades.

Collier County News Florida Panther Festival 2026 Returns to Naples Zoo Nov. 7, Free for Collier Residents

Florida Panther Festival 2026 Returns to Naples Zoo Nov. 7, Free for Collier Residents

The Florida Panther Festival returns to Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, giving families a morning of wildlife talks, hands-on activities,...

Family Fun Fair at Fenway South 2026 Brings Three Weekends of Rides and Shows to Fort Myers

Fair at Fenway South 2026 Brings Three Weekends of Rides and Shows to Fort Myers

The Fair at Fenway South returns to JetBlue Park in Fort Myers for three weekends in November, bringing amusement rides, live shows (included with admission),...

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Health From Dentist to Mom: What I Learned About Oral Health During Pregnancy

From Dentist to Mom: What I Learned About Oral Health During Pregnancy

Naples dentist Nicole Ricart, DDS, shares what her first pregnancy taught her about oral health, from bleeding gums to morning sickness, and why skipping the dentist isn’t the answer.

Health Holiday Stress Tips for Collier and Lee County Families: Share the Mental Load

Holiday Stress Tips for Collier and Lee County Families: Share the Mental Load

Leftovers, gifts, school breaks: someone has to remember it all. Healthcare Network’s Phara Lafortune-Morame shares how families can ease holiday stress by sharing the mental load.

Baby & Toddlers Postpartum Support in SWFL: Tips for Thriving Before and After Baby Arrives

Postpartum Support in SWFL: Tips for Thriving Before and After Baby Arrives

Pregnancy and new motherhood bring joy and plenty of worry. Healthcare Network’s Phara Lafortune-Morame shares three tips and a weekly support group to help Collier County moms thrive.

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Parenting Volunteering With Kids in Collier County Can Help Break Mental Health Stigma

Volunteering With Kids in Collier County Can Help Break Mental Health Stigma

NAMI Collier CEO Beth Hatch explains how volunteering with kids this holiday season builds empathy, eases isolation for Collier County seniors and can help break mental health stigma.

Parenting E-Bike Safety for Teens: A Naples Mom’s Warning and What Parents Should Know

E-Bike Safety for Teens: A Naples Mom’s Warning and What Parents Should Know

After 14-year-old Clayton Miller died in an e-bike crash in Naples, his mom, a trauma doctor and local safety advocates share what parents in Collier and Lee need to know.

Education How to Build a Strong Parent-Teacher Relationship

How to Build a Strong Parent-Teacher Relationship

Every parent wants the same thing: a school year where their child feels good, enjoys learning, and doesn’t fight them every single morning. While a...

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